The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) and the
North Dakota Highway Patrol have CLOSEDHighway 83 from Minot to the
Minot Air Force Base due to multiple vehicle accidents blocking the
roadway.

A No Travel Advisory is still in effect for northwest and
north central North Dakota including the cities of Crosby, Bowbells, Williston,
Stanley, Watford City, New Town, Minot, Rugby, Maddock, Cando, Rolla, Mohall,
Bottineau, Towner, Velva, Harvey and surrounding areas due to snow and blowing
snow creating near zero visibility and some areas of ice or compacted snow
on roadways. Conditions are such that motorists should not travel
in these areas.

Also a Travel Alert remains in effect for northeast and
southwest North Dakota including the cities of Devils Lake, Carrington,
Belfield, Killdeer, Beach, and surrounding areas due to snow and blowing
snow creating reduced visibility and hazardous driving conditions. A Travel
Alert means conditions are such that motorists can still travel in
these areas, but should be advised of rapidly changing conditions. Motorists
are encouraged to reduce speeds and drive according to the conditions.

All travelers are encouraged to monitor road conditions as weather
conditions occur and use caution while traveling. For road information, call
511 from any type of phone or go to the website: http://www.dot.nd.gov/

The three categories are as follows:

1. TRAVEL ALERT – Motorists can still
travel but may encounter areas of challenging winter weather driving conditions
on roadways. Motorists should allow extra time to reach their destination and
be alert to conditions that may make travel difficult, change rapidly, or cause
travel delays. A TRAVEL ALERT has the potential to change to a NO TRAVEL
ADVISED if conditions deteriorate.

2. NO TRAVEL ADVISED – Motorists should
not travel due to hazardous conditions which may make it unsafe to travel.
Snowplows may be pulled from the roads during severe conditions. Motorists
should take NO TRAVEL ADVISED seriously as those motorists who choose to travel
at their own risk may become stranded and emergency responders may not be able
to reach them safely. A NO TRAVEL ADVISED has the potential to change to a ROAD
CLOSED OR BLOCKED if conditions deteriorate.

3. ROAD CLOSED OR BLOCKED – Motorists are
not allowed to travel on a closed road due to life threatening conditions. The
road may be impassible or blocked. Motorists who drive past a road closure
device may be fined up to $250.

Please be advised that road condition information on 511 and the
travel map is updated daily from 5 a.m. until 9 p.m. CDT. The road report is
based upon the information available to the NDDOT at the time of preparation
and is provided solely as a public service. Conditions may vary from those
reported.